paizo.com Recent Posts by Vital Strike Tyrannosauruspaizo.com Recent Posts by Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus2014-08-21T01:19:45Z2014-08-21T01:19:45ZRe: Forums: Wrath of the Righteous: Book 5: Discussion on Iomedae [SPOILERS AHOY!]Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2qngl&page=11?Book-5-Discussion-on-Iomedae-SPOILERS-AHOY#5332020-09-02T02:28:52Z2020-07-31T18:02:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Freehold DM wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Revan wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Freehold DM wrote:</div><blockquote> I hope it is still in there. It continues to weird me out how good must equal nice and actively insulting a god means zero consequences whatsoever. </blockquote>Not having the right answers to inane questions is not an insult, and even if it were, assault is not by any reasonable standard a proportionate consequence to insult. </blockquote><a href="https://youtu.be/vb5-LLQ3FjY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">wasting a god's time is not wise.</a> </blockquote><p>But she's (supposed to be) Lawful Good. She was a mortal Paladin. The Goddess of the iconic Paladin, to boot. Would you let a PC's Paladin inflict lethal damage on innocents for not answering his questions, or not answering them correctly, without falling?
<p>The rules of what is Good and what is Evil are no different for the gods. Their actions and the intent behind them still determine their alignment.</p>Freehold DM wrote:Revan wrote: Freehold DM wrote: I hope it is still in there. It continues to weird me out how good must equal nice and actively insulting a god means zero consequences whatsoever.
Not having the right answers to inane questions is not an insult, and even if it were, assault is not by any reasonable standard a proportionate consequence to insult. wasting a god's time is not wise. But she's (supposed to be) Lawful Good. She was a mortal Paladin. The Goddess of the iconic...Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2020-07-31T18:02:05ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Let's look at what the fighter actually has going for it nowVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2tb4a?Lets-look-at-what-the-fighter-actually-has#382016-02-14T18:17:38Z2016-02-10T03:02:58Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Secret Wizard wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">TarkXT wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">TOZ's Wandering Eye wrote:</div><blockquote> •blink• </blockquote>•peck• </blockquote>•secretly casts• </blockquote><p>•4d6+22•Secret Wizard wrote:TarkXT wrote: TOZ's Wandering Eye wrote: *blink*
*peck* *secretly casts* *4d6+22*Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2016-02-10T03:02:58ZRe: Forums: Advice: Night tea and quality of life itemsVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2t7yj?Night-tea-and-quality-of-life-items#62016-01-02T13:29:08Z2016-01-02T13:29:08Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Melkiador wrote:</div><blockquote> I believe night tea is based more on silphium, a near mythical plant extract widely used in the ancient world as a contraceptive. But at some point in time, silphium vanished under mysterious circumstances. </blockquote><p>Look, a woman has needs, okay? She may or may not also weigh 9 tons. What is one species of plant in the face of my social agenda?Melkiador wrote:I believe night tea is based more on silphium, a near mythical plant extract widely used in the ancient world as a contraceptive. But at some point in time, silphium vanished under mysterious circumstances.
Look, a woman has needs, okay? She may or may not also weigh 9 tons. What is one species of plant in the face of my social agenda?Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2016-01-02T13:29:08ZRe: Forums: Advice: best animal for vital strike ?Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2sy2b?best-animal-for-vital-strike#32015-09-21T03:09:49Z2015-09-17T23:13:59Z<p>MEEEEEEEEE!</p>MEEEEEEEEE!Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-09-17T23:13:59ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Behemoth Hippo vs TyrannosaurusVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lnvj?Behemoth-Hippo-vs-Tyrannosaurus#192015-05-29T21:04:52Z2015-05-29T21:04:52Z<p>I'm completely okay with this thread getting raised.</p>
<p>For some reason.</p>I'm completely okay with this thread getting raised.
For some reason.Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-05-29T21:04:52ZRe: Forums: Advice: Getting the most out of one big biteVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s6s9?Getting-the-most-out-of-one-big-bite#52015-04-17T00:52:31Z2015-04-16T22:38:43Z<p>I support this wholeheartedly.</p>I support this wholeheartedly.Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-04-16T22:38:43ZRe: Forums: Advice: Scariest Level 10 T Rex companionVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s2r9?Scariest-Level-10-T-Rex-companion#152015-03-16T21:41:13Z2015-03-16T21:41:13Z<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE_TUwYc6Vk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!</a></p>MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-03-16T21:41:13ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Help me get over my HATE for Combat Expertise! PleaseVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0v3?Help-me-get-over-my-HATE-for-Combat-Expertise#222017-01-13T20:16:50Z2015-02-26T22:32:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">LoneKnave wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Faelyn wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Saldiven wrote:</div><blockquote><p> So, what would make Combat Expertise good?</p>
<p>Removal of Intelligence requirement or changing to Int or Dex of 13+, making it easier for martials to obtain?</p>
<p>+2 AC per -1 To Hit, rather than +1/-1?</p>
<p>Allow to stack with Total Defense?</p>
<p>Any other ideas? </blockquote><p>In my opinion... two of those things. Remove the Int requirement... If you absolutely need a minimum stat, then I suggest Wis. Tactics do not require intelligence.
<p>The other thing is to allow it to stack with Total Defense, or if that's too "OP". Then allow a synergy with Defensive Fighting. </blockquote>Trying to revive Crane Wing, eh? The Devs already quashed your OP powergamer feat. </blockquote>You know, you could have just readied an action to vital strike before the monk has time to fight defensively. Or improvised thrown weapon some trees at him or something. </blockquote><p>My mother told me I was top of the food chain and the dev team, in their moderately high Wis score, saw fit to maintain that quo's status.
<p>Apex predators don't need your cheesy 'strategy'.</p>LoneKnave wrote:Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus wrote: Faelyn wrote: Saldiven wrote:So, what would make Combat Expertise good?
Removal of Intelligence requirement or changing to Int or Dex of 13+, making it easier for martials to obtain?
+2 AC per -1 To Hit, rather than +1/-1?
Allow to stack with Total Defense?
Any other ideas?
In my opinion... two of those things. Remove the Int requirement... If you absolutely need a minimum stat, then I suggest Wis. Tactics do not require intelligence. The...Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-02-26T22:32:40ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Help me get over my HATE for Combat Expertise! PleaseVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0v3?Help-me-get-over-my-HATE-for-Combat-Expertise#192015-02-26T22:20:01Z2015-02-26T22:20:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Errant Mercenary wrote:</div><blockquote><p> That feat does not exist. Burn it. Ignore it. What were you talking about again?</p>
<p>Edit 1: VITAL STRIKE TYRANOSAURUS you better have some Vital Strike build or threads out or I'll be very disappointed, the kinda where King Kong is disappointed with Godzilla, I'm checking right now.</p>
<p>Edit 2: King Kong is pleased. Very pleased. #VitalStalker</p>
<p>http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2riap?Does-Greater-weapon-of-the-chosen-make-vi tal#8</p>
<p>http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2reim&page=3?Vital-Strike-vs-Full-Attack#10 6</p>
<p>Edit 3: About Combat Expertise, we substitute a different feat for a prerequisite. Sometimes it's dodge, sometimes power attack, and if not, "+1 bab" or some such. Uninteresting Feat Taxes are just archaic design. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I aim to please.</span>Errant Mercenary wrote:That feat does not exist. Burn it. Ignore it. What were you talking about again?
Edit 1: VITAL STRIKE TYRANOSAURUS you better have some Vital Strike build or threads out or I'll be very disappointed, the kinda where King Kong is disappointed with Godzilla, I'm checking right now.
Edit 2: King Kong is pleased. Very pleased. #VitalStalker
http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2riap?Does-Greater-weapon-of-the-chosen-make-vi tal#8
...Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-02-26T22:20:01ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Help me get over my HATE for Combat Expertise! PleaseVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0v3?Help-me-get-over-my-HATE-for-Combat-Expertise#162015-02-26T21:59:24Z2015-02-26T21:59:24Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Faelyn wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Faelyn wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Saldiven wrote:</div><blockquote><p> So, what would make Combat Expertise good?</p>
<p>Removal of Intelligence requirement or changing to Int or Dex of 13+, making it easier for martials to obtain?</p>
<p>+2 AC per -1 To Hit, rather than +1/-1?</p>
<p>Allow to stack with Total Defense?</p>
<p>Any other ideas? </blockquote><p>In my opinion... two of those things. Remove the Int requirement... If you absolutely need a minimum stat, then I suggest Wis. Tactics do not require intelligence.
<p>The other thing is to allow it to stack with Total Defense, or if that's too "OP". Then allow a synergy with Defensive Fighting. </blockquote>Trying to revive Crane Wing, eh? The Devs already quashed your OP powergamer feat. </blockquote>Good lord, no. Crane Wing was all sorts of wonky. I feel that Combat Expertise needs <i>something</i> to make it a more appealing option if it is going to be used as a prerequisite for a TON of feats. Even Pack Flanking (Teamwork) requires Combat Expertise. It makes no sense. </blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I was joking. I personally feel like Crane Wing would have been fine if not for MoMS Monks getting it early.</span>Faelyn wrote:Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus wrote: Faelyn wrote: Saldiven wrote:So, what would make Combat Expertise good?
Removal of Intelligence requirement or changing to Int or Dex of 13+, making it easier for martials to obtain?
+2 AC per -1 To Hit, rather than +1/-1?
Allow to stack with Total Defense?
Any other ideas?
In my opinion... two of those things. Remove the Int requirement... If you absolutely need a minimum stat, then I suggest Wis. Tactics do not require intelligence. The...Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-02-26T21:59:24ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Help me get over my HATE for Combat Expertise! PleaseVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s0v3?Help-me-get-over-my-HATE-for-Combat-Expertise#122015-02-28T01:45:50Z2015-02-26T21:43:13Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Faelyn wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Saldiven wrote:</div><blockquote><p> So, what would make Combat Expertise good?</p>
<p>Removal of Intelligence requirement or changing to Int or Dex of 13+, making it easier for martials to obtain?</p>
<p>+2 AC per -1 To Hit, rather than +1/-1?</p>
<p>Allow to stack with Total Defense?</p>
<p>Any other ideas? </blockquote><p>In my opinion... two of those things. Remove the Int requirement... If you absolutely need a minimum stat, then I suggest Wis. Tactics do not require intelligence.
<p>The other thing is to allow it to stack with Total Defense, or if that's too "OP". Then allow a synergy with Defensive Fighting. </blockquote><p>Trying to revive Crane Wing, eh? The Devs already quashed your OP powergamer feat.Faelyn wrote:Saldiven wrote:So, what would make Combat Expertise good?
Removal of Intelligence requirement or changing to Int or Dex of 13+, making it easier for martials to obtain?
+2 AC per -1 To Hit, rather than +1/-1?
Allow to stack with Total Defense?
Any other ideas?
In my opinion... two of those things. Remove the Int requirement... If you absolutely need a minimum stat, then I suggest Wis. Tactics do not require intelligence. The other thing is to allow it to stack with Total...Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-02-26T21:43:13ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: 101 Solutions to the "Goblin Baby Problem"Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2s08j?101-Solutions-to-the-Goblin-Baby-Problem#382015-03-20T22:40:51Z2015-02-21T18:37:02Z<p>49.) 8d6+22</p>49.) 8d6+22Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-02-21T18:37:02ZRe: Forums: Forum Games: Last one to post winsVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lt9f&page=306?Last-one-to-post-wins#152722015-02-21T15:41:36Z2015-02-21T15:41:36Z<p>I was destined to win, my build is perfection.</p>I was destined to win, my build is perfection.Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2015-02-21T15:41:36ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Behemoth Hippo vs TyrannosaurusVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lnvj?Behemoth-Hippo-vs-Tyrannosaurus#122015-05-30T05:07:41Z2014-12-31T03:57:29Z<p>Things that do not fit in my stomach are largely fictitious.</p>Things that do not fit in my stomach are largely fictitious.Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-12-31T03:57:29ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Behemoth Hippo vs TyrannosaurusVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lnvj?Behemoth-Hippo-vs-Tyrannosaurus#102014-12-31T09:49:38Z2014-12-31T03:54:47Z<p>I don't have to take this from some chubby swamp floater. Come back when you're an apex predator, kid.</p>I don't have to take this from some chubby swamp floater. Come back when you're an apex predator, kid.Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-12-31T03:54:47ZRe: Forums: Product Discussion: Behemoth Hippo vs TyrannosaurusVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2lnvj?Behemoth-Hippo-vs-Tyrannosaurus#82015-05-30T05:07:22Z2014-12-31T03:50:01Z<p>As an impartial judge, looking purely at the stat blocks, I have to say</p>
<p>GET REKT SCRUBOPOTAMUS</p>As an impartial judge, looking purely at the stat blocks, I have to say
GET REKT SCRUBOPOTAMUSVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-12-31T03:50:01ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Rogue, Worst Does Not Equal BadVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2ru14?Rogue-Worst-Does-Not-Equal-Bad#82015-01-08T03:33:11Z2014-12-29T02:09:17Z<p>If you can tell which class is the worst, it's a strong sign that it's not balanced enough. </p>
<p>Let's look at the casting classes. </p>
<p>You can see pretty easily that things like Wizard and Druid are the strongest of the strong, but if you tried to say which is the worst, I feel like you'd be stumped. The sub-tier-1 classes still have a niche. Not just a single Archetype that does something technically unique, but a strong base class that can archetype into specialized jobs without losing too much effectiveness at their original purpose.</p>
<p>This is why people bring up Inquisitors and Alchemists when they talk about balance.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>How funny is it that Druids, the guardians of nature and balance are historically a massively unbalanced class?</span></p>If you can tell which class is the worst, it's a strong sign that it's not balanced enough.
Let's look at the casting classes.
You can see pretty easily that things like Wizard and Druid are the strongest of the strong, but if you tried to say which is the worst, I feel like you'd be stumped. The sub-tier-1 classes still have a niche. Not just a single Archetype that does something technically unique, but a strong base class that can archetype into specialized jobs without losing too much...Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-12-29T02:09:17ZRe: Forums: Advice: Does Greater weapon of the chosen make vital strike a more viable option?Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2riap?Does-Greater-weapon-of-the-chosen-make-vital#82018-06-15T17:36:09Z2014-09-18T20:33:30Z<p><b>More</b> viable!? I dislike what you're implying with that title, sir.</p>More viable!? I dislike what you're implying with that title, sir.Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-09-18T20:33:30ZRe: Forums: Advice: How do I overcome hardness and damage reduction with natural weapons?Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rgwo?How-do-I-overcome-hardness-and-damage#142014-09-07T23:45:44Z2014-09-07T23:45:44Z<p>Did someone call my name?</p>Did someone call my name?Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-09-07T23:45:44ZRe: Forums: Advice: Vital Strike vs Full AttackVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2reim&page=3?Vital-Strike-vs-Full-Attack#1062014-08-21T05:42:07Z2014-08-21T05:42:07Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Athaleon wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus wrote:</div><blockquote> Vital Strike is a perfectly valid feat, just like Run. You silly optimizers just need to open your eyes to other options. Nothing can go wrong by throwing your entire build into a single melee attack roll. </blockquote>I know it's sarcasm, but if you have a single massive attack each round, you can try to finagle a Quickened True Strike onto it. Don't have to worry about Crane Wing anymore. </blockquote><p>Those cheating flyers should be banned like Crane Wing was, then. Flying -> Wings -> Crane Wing. It's all hax.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Good idea on the quickened true strike though. Always good for when that attack absolutely, positively <b>has</b> to hit.</span> </p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>This novelty account was totally worth it though. T-rex actually having the Run feat gets me giggling every single time I see it.</span></p>Athaleon wrote:Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus wrote: Vital Strike is a perfectly valid feat, just like Run. You silly optimizers just need to open your eyes to other options. Nothing can go wrong by throwing your entire build into a single melee attack roll.
I know it's sarcasm, but if you have a single massive attack each round, you can try to finagle a Quickened True Strike onto it. Don't have to worry about Crane Wing anymore. Those cheating flyers should be banned like Crane Wing was, then....Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-08-21T05:42:07ZRe: Forums: Advice: Vital Strike vs Full AttackVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2reim&page=3?Vital-Strike-vs-Full-Attack#1042014-08-22T11:21:59Z2014-08-21T05:35:25Z<p>Vital Strike is a perfectly valid feat, just like Run. You silly optimizers just need to open your eyes to other options. Nothing can go wrong by throwing your entire build into a single melee attack roll.</p>Vital Strike is a perfectly valid feat, just like Run. You silly optimizers just need to open your eyes to other options. Nothing can go wrong by throwing your entire build into a single melee attack roll.Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-08-21T05:35:25ZRe: Forums/Pathfinder First Edition: General Discussion: Knee-jerk reactions from the Advanced Class GuideVital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)https://paizo.com/threads/rzs2rctc&page=16?Kneejerk-reactions-from-the-Advanced-Class-Guide#7522014-08-24T23:06:54Z2014-08-21T01:23:11Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tels wrote:</div><blockquote>Really, when it comes down to it, Lore Warden is a problem for PFS, just as Crane Wing was.</blockquote><p>Crane Wing was obviously a broken feat in all forms of play. Stop spreading those vile untruths.
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>bite +20 (4d6+22/19–20 plus grab)</span></p>Tels wrote:Really, when it comes down to it, Lore Warden is a problem for PFS, just as Crane Wing was.
Crane Wing was obviously a broken feat in all forms of play. Stop spreading those vile untruths. bite +20 (4d6+22/19–20 plus grab)Vital Strike Tyrannosaurus (alias of DominusMegadeus)2014-08-21T01:23:11Z